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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.76, 241.34 and 109.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.76, 241.34 and 109.52 is: 164.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.76 : 241.34 = 109.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.76/241.34 = 109.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.76x = 241.34 × 109.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.76x = 26,431.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,431.56/160.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.42

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